About Maven Leadership Consulting &
CEO Heather Wolfson
How I See Leadership
Leadership is not about certainty — it’s about orientation. It’s about pausing to notice what’s really happening, seeing through multiple perspectives, and choosing with intention.
I often return to the image of a prism. When light passes through, it refracts into a spectrum, revealing colors that were always there but often unseen. I believe leaders do the same: refracting complexity into clarity and helping people see possibility.
This belief grounds all of my work. I guide leaders to anchor in awareness, reflect with empathy, expand through curiosity, and focus with intention.
My Approach
At Maven Leadership Consulting, I bring a blend of strategy and humanity to every engagement. I’ve led organizations, coached executives, and facilitated retreats where the stakes were high and the outcomes deeply meaningful.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored. I create space for reflection and discovery while pushing leaders toward clarity and action. Leadership isn’t simple — but it can be oriented.
Why the Feather
Our logo is a peacock feather. At first glance, it’s elegant and striking. But when the light shifts, hidden colors shimmer into view.
That’s leadership too: layered, dynamic, and alive with potential. The feather is a reminder that clarity and brilliance emerge when we pause, reframe, and look from a new angle.
Heather Wolfson, CEO & Lead Strategist of Maven Leadership Consulting
Heather has spent more than two decades guiding leaders, teams, and organizations to lead with clarity and confidence. Her expertise spans coaching, facilitation, strategic planning, and leadership development, with a focus on helping leaders pause, reframe, and move forward with intention.
Heather’s career includes senior roles in the nonprofit ad consulting sectors, where she has led teams through growth, transition, and transformation. She is a trusted partner to executives and boards, known for blending strategic insight with empathy and candor.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and an MBA for Loyola Marymount University, along with a Level 3 Sommelier certification from the National Wine School. She also maintains professional certifications in coaching and leadership development that shape her approach.
In addition to her professional work, Heather is deeply engaged in community life. She has served in numerous volunteer leadership roles and is active in shaping the next generation of community leaders.
Heather lives in San Diego with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
Maven is a proud partner of TTI Success Insights® (TTI SI), the world’s leading developer of research-based, validated behavioral assessments (including DISC) that enable organizations to use the Science of Self™ to reveal and harness the talent and skills of their greatest asset – their people. This approach leads to more engaged employees, stronger teams and greater productivity.
What People Are Saying
“Maven Coaching and Consulting continues to be my team’s best professional development investment as Heather’s expertise raises the bar on remote leadership, talent development, and organizational growth.”
— GARY L.
“Heather was the catalyst to help us work on our organizational culture at all levels.”
— ALISON F.
“Heather was the perfect choice to facilitate our 4 Me Cohort, a group for emerging leaders. She pushes you to be introspective, supports you through your challenges, and consistently follows up to check on your progress. She is adaptive to the needs of the group while maintaining the integrity of the material she is teaching.”
— JENNY C.
“Heather’s ability to listen and see the big picture makes her the ideal partner in professional and organizational development.”
— DARREN S.